2. Pick a scrapbook paper with a small print. I found super cool vintage inspired paper at Michael's. My 2 favorite out of the 3 that I picked ended up being my least fav when the project was complete since the design is lost when the silhouette and cardstock are put on top of it.

3. April used an additional mat on her frame. I didn't. I am an amatuer crafter and found this intimidating so I just used the the one mat that came with my IKEA frame. If you don't live near an IKEA, head to Target.

4. I wish I would have written 2011 under the silhouette. I already have a deteriated mommy brain and I am fearful it is just going to get worse as I get older. I want to remember how old the kids were when we did this.

Despite the lessons I learned, I quite content with how they turned out. I heart personal touches in homes and this will be a project to treasure.

Let me know how it turns out!

Happy weekend, Friends! I'm off to Opening Ceremonies for Charlie's baseball followed by a hike in Julian. What about you? Any big plans?

2 comments:

You are getting your craft on :D I love how these turned out - the colorful matting is a fun touch :D I did ours in our dining room a while back....... let me see if I - yup I wrote a blog about it....... http://secondtimemommy.blogspot.com/2010/04/dining-room-makeover.html

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A former stay-at-home mom of 3 wild boys who has returned to the life of a 1st grade teacher. Deep down, I am a wanna-be Academy Award Winner, photographer, and Martha Stewart. I am living each day with a grateful heart for my faith, family, friends, and this crazy thing called LIFE.